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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD940 IS versus FujiFilm XP10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 5 months earlier than the XP10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD940 IS matches up against the XP10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SD940 IS XP10 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SD940 IS

 XP10 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 SD940 IS XP10 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS comes with external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the FujiFilm XP10 has measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS versus FujiFilm XP10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the XP10.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and XP10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and XP10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (135g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS FinePix XP11
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $175